360 Vision Technology ‘Hybrid’ Cameras Enable Economical Analogue-to-IP Transition for Plymouth City Council

Editorial August 29, 2024

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has enabled a flexible, CCTV town centre network extension and replacement programme for Plymouth City Council. “Starting over 2 years ago, 360 Vision has assisted us to make a painless

German State Deploys Body Worn Cameras to Police

Editorial August 26, 2024

Motorola has signed a framework agreement with the Thuringian Ministry of the Interior to supply more than 1,200 VB400 body cameras to the police forces in Thuringia. The new devices will be used by police forces across the state to help front-line teams de-escalate potentially dangerous situations, support accountability and increase officer and public safety. […]

ASSA ABLOY Digital Access Solution Wins 2024 Innovation Award

Editorial August 22, 2024

The revolutionary approach to mobile access taken by ABLOY CUMULUS has been recognized by ISJ’s 2024 Leaders in Security Awards. ABLOY CUMULUS was named the 2024 winner in the Innovation Initiative category, which recognizes a solution that may be “put together with ethical and sustainable considerations in mind, has a direct impact on operational outcomes, […]

How Ajax Systems Safeguarded Film Crew Camp in Arctic Conditions

Editorial August 20, 2024

How can the camp be protected from furry intruders in extreme Arctic conditions? Ajax Systems provided a solution to protect Oskar Strøm’s film crew camp during the expedition in Svalbard to document polar bears in the Arctic. The team lived beside polar bears and asked for camp protection from potential bear attacks. They also faced […]

Leading Casino Operator Looks to IDIS Video for Secure Growth

Editorial August 20, 2024

Leading Balkans casino operator Merit International has deployed an advanced IDIS video solution at its newest luxury casino and hotel resort, the Starlit development in Budva, Montenegro. The company, which has a USD$1bn-plus portfolio of hospitality and gaming resorts in Northern Cyprus, Croatia, and Bulgaria, is aiming to set new standards in security, customer service,

Future-proof, Fast Digital Access with New SMARTair® i-reader

Editorial August 19, 2024

Digital access should be quick, secure and convenient. It also needs to be comprehensive: not every opening in a building is suited to a cylinder, escutcheon or security lock. The new SMARTair i-reader brings streamlined digital access to anywhere locking or blocking is automated — from entrance doors and turnstiles to lifts and car parks, […]

Simplified Serenity: Secure Self-service at Iceland Hotel

Editorial August 19, 2024

Akureyri is the “Capital of North Iceland” and is the second largest urban area outside of Reykjavík. Situated at the head of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland, and with Hlíðarfjall mountain as a backdrop, it’s no surprise that the town is also a hub for adventure tourism. At the base of Hlíðarfjall […]

Axis Launches First FIPS 140-3-compliant Device

Editorial August 12, 2024

With the introduction of the AXIS Q1809-LE Bullet Camera, Axis starts delivering on its promise to provide FIPS 140-3 Level 3-compliant products under the Federal Information Processing Standards. The FIPS 140-3 standard specifies security requirements for cryptographic modules that process and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data. The move improves the

Motorola Solutions’ SmartIncident Bridges Dispatcher, First Responder Information Divide

Editorial August 12, 2024

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) unveiled SmartIncident, a new broadband-enabled application that lets dispatchers push critical incident information – including messages, images, videos, and audio clips – directly to a first responder’s APX NEXT or APX N70 smart radio. SmartIncident makes rich incident information easier for first responders and dispatchers to

How Hikvision’s DarkFighter 2.0 Technology Transforms Low-light Imaging with AI

Editorial August 12, 2024

The role of AI in video security has been transformative, paving the way for faster problem detection and enhanced video processing. AI-driven technologies, such as Hikvision’s next-gen technology DarkFighter 2.0, are setting new standards for image quality, especially in challenging low-light environments. This blog explores how AI is revolutionizing video imaging,